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Poilievre says costed platform is coming 'soon,' becoming last leader to release a plan

April 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

With about a week left before election day and well over two million ballots cast so far, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre still hasn't released a costed platform outlining his vision for the country and how he'd pay for his multibillion-dollar commitments.

Tariffs threaten cross-border family business where Canadians collect their U.S. packages

April 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

One red door leads to Canada, the other to the United States, and Canadians have been using the house for decades to make purchases online from U.S. stores that don't ship across the border.

Japan, amid an unprecedented travel boom, is starting to charge tourists more to visit

April 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen propels an unprecedented tourism boom.

In Italy, King Charles offers 'a surprisingly explicit show of support' for Canada

April 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

During his recent state visit to Italy, King Charles had much praise for his hosts, but there was a noteworthy moment when he drew attention to another country and his connection to it: Canada.

Could your microphone be affecting your job prospects?

April 20 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A new Yale psychology study says the audio quality you have on video calls can affect how others perceive you — especially in snap-judgement scenarios like job interviews and dating.

April 19 , 2025 at 04:56:21 a.m. EDT • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a rare colossal squid was captured on video for the first time

April 19 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Rebel News owner Ezra Levant was 'mentor' to Poilievre, says author

April 19 , 2025 at 09:38:27 p.m. EDT • :

Hiker dead after fall on Mount Seymour, North Shore Rescue confirms

April 19 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

This 1970s varsity jacket from Ingersoll, Ont., was found in an Australian thrift shop

April 19 , 2025 at 09:13:47 a.m. EDT • :

Son of NTV CEO shot dead in altercation with California police

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